Smoked Pork Chops with Tex-Mex Cornbread Stuffing

Health score
17%
Smoked Pork Chops with Tex-Mex Cornbread Stuffing
55 min.
8
752kcal

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Get ready for a mouthwatering meal with this Smoked Pork Chops with Tex-Mex Cornbread Stuffing recipe! This dish is a flavor explosion, combining the richness of smoked pork with a zesty Tex-Mex twist. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends, it's a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
The secret to this recipe lies in the cornbread stuffing. By adding medium onion, whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, and pepper Jack cheese, you create a burst of flavors and textures that complement the smoked pork chops beautifully. The butter and cheese add a creamy richness, while the peppers and onions provide a delightful crunch and a hint of spice.
With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a total time of 55 minutes, this recipe is not only delicious but also efficient. It's a great choice for busy weeknights or when you're hosting a gathering and need a dish that's both impressive and easy to prepare. The 8 servings make it perfect for feeding a crowd, and with 752 kcal per serving, it's a satisfying and substantial meal.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. The combination of smoked pork, cornbread stuffing, and Tex-Mex flavors is a match made in culinary heaven. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dish that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 4.5 cups cornbread (from 16-oz bag)
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • 11 oz corn whole with red and green peppers, drained canned
  • oz pepper jack cheese cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 32 oz pork chops smoked boneless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  2. In large bowl, toss stuffing, onion mixture, water and corn until stuffing is moistened. Stir in cheese.
  3. Into 13x9-inch pan, spoon stuffing mixture. Arrange pork on stuffing mixture. Cover pan with foil.
  4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cheese is melted and meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts

Calories752kcal
Protein20.21%
Fat37.61%
Carbs42.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.75
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.843043477639%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:751.66kcal
37.58%
Fat:31.19g
47.99%
Saturated Fat:11.72g
73.27%
Carbohydrates:78.7g
26.23%
Net Carbohydrates:75.47g
27.44%
Sugar:21.79g
24.21%
Cholesterol:164.45mg
54.82%
Sodium:1069.68mg
46.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.7g
75.41%
Phosphorus:860.08mg
86.01%
Selenium:51.22µg
73.17%
Vitamin B1:1.02mg
68.17%
Vitamin B3:12.05mg
60.25%
Vitamin B6:0.96mg
48.01%
Calcium:299.88mg
29.99%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.95%
Folate:89.02µg
22.26%
Zinc:3.21mg
21.37%
Potassium:674.25mg
19.26%
Iron:3.24mg
17.99%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.2%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.98%
Vitamin B5:1.64mg
16.44%
Magnesium:61.88mg
15.47%
Fiber:3.23g
12.92%
Vitamin A:588.4IU
11.77%
Copper:0.19mg
9.41%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.23%
Vitamin K:5.32µg
5.07%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.59%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%